Billings Central Catholic High School - Rambler Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1954 volume:

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A ■C? :v £ 6 CONTENTS DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION GRADUATES UNDER-GRADS CLASSES MUSIC AND DRAMA ACTIVITIES SPORTS r tliLngi (lavs tfisix !sa!on, and in tfisix tuns,! aii tfiing! h a undsz hsausn —Eccles. 3 . a turis, to jiLcuit, and a time, to piucfi up. tfiat ixrfiiofi Li. pianted . . . Mother of Christ, As in you, so in us, the seed of Christlife Is sown and harrowed, that in time of harvest The germ of Faith and Knowledge May bring forth fruit. •1... w0m S. V fii mtMm- His Excellency THE VERY REV. WILLIAM J. CONDON, D.D. Bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls and leader of Catholic Education in Montana REVEREND THOMAS F. POWERS Pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish Superintendent of Central Catholic High School Instructor of Religion IV Spiritual Director of Central Alumni Association FATHER ANDREW ZAREK Pastor—Holy Rosary Parish Junior Religion Instructor A.THER JOSEPH McDERMOTT Assistant—St. Patrick’s Parish Freshmen Religion Instructor FATHER RICHARD WALSH FATHER S. L. GARLAND { Pastor—Little Flower Paris: Junior Religion Instructor FATHER KENNETH CLAUS Assistant—Holy Rosary Par; Sophomore Religion Instrue: MRS. FRANK BATES COACH GEORGE RYAN Girls’ Physical Education History, Athletics Instructor Gentsial Aciluitiei Council The Central Activities Council officers are, Mr. George Koyl, treasurer; Mrs. W. R. Byrne, secretary; Father Thomas F. Powers, Superintendent of Central; Mr. P. J. Geraghty, presi- dent; and Mr. A1 Bielefeld, vice-president. SISTER MARY PAULINE SISTER MARY EMILE SISTER MAUREEN Principal Spanish Mathematics Biology Latin Religion Sponsor of Student Board Librarian Sponsor of Pep Club SISTER FRANCIS BORGIA SISTER MARY KATHLEEN SISTER MAURITA Commerce Chemistry History Religion General Science English Sponsor of Commercial Club Religion Religion Sponsor of Student Spiritual Council Mathematics Christian Family Living Alumni Sponsor SISTER MARGARET DOLORES SISTER ANN TERESA Home Economics SISTER MARY LEONILLA English Biology Latin History Religion Christian Family Living Religion English Register Correspondent Journalism Art Religion Sponsor of Rim Rocket and Rambler SISTER DOMINIC SISTER MARGARET MARIE Religion English Glee Club Dramatics Band Religion Sponsor, Flag and Baton Twirlers Sponsor of Thespian Club In loving memory of SISTER MARGARET ELLEN our teacher and friend, who died January 18, 1954. “May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen” ... a time, to i cattsz itonzi., and a time, to gatfie.% . . . Morning Star, Be the Light that changes loss of friends left behind To wealth of new love yet to find, Emptiness of youth’s years over To fullness of youth’s years to come, Night of an uncertain future To the dawn of a new day. BEVERLY BIRRER “That’s My Desire” ... to have a successful marriage . . . Best time had at Central was the prom of her Junior year . . . Likes to spend extra hours reading . . . Pep Club 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Came to Central in Sophomore year from Hamilton High, Hamilton, Montana . . . Thinks singing in the Glee Club is the most enjoyable class during a day. LEONARD BECKER “Put Your Little Foot” . . Young man who had a lot of fun portraying Senator Savage in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Clem Bailey in “Fog on the Valley” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention at Helena 4 . . . Letter- men Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Boys’ Quartet 4 . . . Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3 . . . Football 2, 4 . . . Exchange Club Boy for the month of January. ELIZABETH ASTLE “ ‘S Wonderful, ’S Marvelous” . . . That’s what life is for a certain “Lizzy-babe” . . . Junior class treasurer . . . State Interscholastic Tennis Meet 2, 3, 4 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4, vice president 4 . . . Girls’ State Alternate 3 . . . Co-editor of the Rambler . . . Representative to the Press Meet at Spokane 4 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Alumni Association 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Student Board 3, 4 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Student Board secretary 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention at Helena 4 . . . American Legion Medal . . . Prom Queen . . . Future dreams-hummmmmmm? Sponsored by S L Store and Kasper Photo FRANK BARTH “We’d Say That He Had Spring Fever” ... or is that just his sense of humor? . . . Favorite pastime is sleeping . . . Dreams about mak- ing big money . . . Pet peeve is work . . . Football 4 . . . Lettermen Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Frank came to Central from Junior High School as a Sophomore . . . Intramural Basketball 2, 3 . . . Played Jeff in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention in Helena 4 . . . Portrayed Reverend Harkins in “Fog on the Valley” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4. PAT BROWN “Oh Lady Be Good” . . . Conscientious student with mischievous brown eyes . . . Junior homeroom representative . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Library Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Little Flower CYC 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Blessed Virgin Committee 1 . . Scholastic awards for highest average in both Sophomore and Junior years . . . Spanish and World History Scholastic awards 2 . . . Eating is her favorite pastime and swimming and roller skating head her sports list. VERENA BORER “Oh” ... the way she hits them with that go get ’em smile, and we just couldn’t do without her jazzy piano style . . . Caecilian Club 1, 2 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Annual Staff 4 . . . Short- hand award 3 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Likes to play the piano in her spare time and says “Oh corn,” when something un- pleasant comes up. RAY BIRGENHEIER “Drifting and Dreaming” . . . Happy-go-lucky guy who hates flat tires . . . Played intramural basketball 1, 2, 3 . . . Likes to sleep for a pastime ... If you are ever in need of an extra Cadillac, a few dollars, or a French Poodle,' just look up Ray because he plans to become rich . . . Favorite sport is bowling . . . Isn’t quite sure which college he will attend, but he is sure that he likes mathematical sub- jects best of all. CHARLES CONTENT “Give Me a Man Who’s a Stouthearted Man, Who Will Fight for the Rights We Adore” . . . Senior class president . . . Student Board president 4 . . . Homeroom representative 2 . . . Basketball ‘A’ 4; ‘B’ 2, 3 . . . Lettermen Club 4 . . . Library Club 3 . . . Glee Club 3 . . . Member of the Boys’ Quartet 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Thespian 3, 4 . . . Doctor Emmett in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Chairman of the Junior-Senior prom 3 . . . Boys’ State Delegate 3 . . . Exchange Club Boy for the month of February . Member of the Billings Student Youth Council 4 . . . Presented an original speech at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention at Helena 4 . . . Honorable mention for all-state basketball team . . . American Legion Honorary Certificate. Sponsored by Montana National Bank and from a Friend PAT COAKLEY “I Wanna’ Hear It Again” . . . just any good, jazzy mixed-up music . . . Motto is, “Let’s have a party!” . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Glee Club 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Thespian 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Portrayed Marion, the detective in “The Weird Sisters” 3, and Mrs. Paddy in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention at Helena 4 . . . Acted as Sarah Lawson in “Fog on the Valley” presented at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . Annual Staff 4. Sponsored by O’Loughlin Standard Service and Studer Construction JIM FARLEY “My Buddy” . . . and a real friend to everyone who knows him . . . You’ll find him hunting whenever he has a chance . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Came to Central from East Denver High School, Denver, Colorado in his Junior year . . . Chemistry rates tops with Jim and he had a lot of fun during both of his years at Central. MARY ANN BURGESS “Naughty Mary Ann” . . . She’s not really naughty, but has a mischievous twinkle in her eye when she tells you that her ambition is to be a millionaire . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Library Staff 2, 3, 4 . . . Thespian 4 . . . Rambler Staff 4 . . . Driving any kind of car is her favorite pastime. Decorating for the Junior-Senior prom was the most fun for her . . . Enjoyed geometry class most during her high school years. SUSAN BURROUGHS “If You Knew Suzie Like We Know Suzie” . . . and she really is some gal . . . Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, 4, leader 3, 4 . . . President of the Central Steppers 4 . . . Cheerleader 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Girls’ Selected Chorus 3, 4 . . . English Scholastic award 1 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . .Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Journalism 4 . . . Thespian 3, 4 . . . Lily Belle in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . National Thespian Convention at Helena 4 . . . Judith in “Fog on the Valley” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Annual Staff 4. PAT CRAIGHILL “Painting the Clouds With Sunshine” . . . Pat loves parties, but shies from “crazy mixed-up kids” . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, president 4 . . . Glee Club 2, 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Thespian 4 . . . Chairman of the Alumni Association . . . Apostolic Committee 1, 2 . . . Teaching Committee 3 . . . Caecilian Club 2 . . . Favorite sport is water skiing . . . Often asks classmates, “What ’cha doing?” . . . Favorite subject is art. JIM HANLY “Beautiful Dreamer” . . . Won’t you tell us what you’re dreaming about, Jim? . . . Football 1, 2, 3 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 ... In his spare time he views as many football and basketball games as possible . . . Jim is always right on hand when any errand needs to be done around the school. MAXINE DAYLONG “I Got Rhythm” . . . and I love to dance . . . In fact, “Max” spends most of her time after school teaching others to dance . . . Active in all kinds of sports but prefers swimming . . . Central Steppers 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Played Nurse Gray in “Thank You Doctor” 3 . . . Pep Club 2 . . . Eucharistic Committee 1, 2 . . . She has dreams of becoming a successful model. RITA DEPNER “I’m Sittin’ on Top of the World” . . . just dreaming of a trip to Rome and Paris . . . Class secretary 2, 3, 4 . . . Homeroom representa- tive 1 . . . Student Spiritual Council 3 . . . Student Board member 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Rambler Co- editor 4 . . . Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary 4 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Thespian 4 . . . Girls’ State Delegate 3 . . . Apostolic Committee 1, 2, 3 . . . English Scholastic award 1, 3 . . . Typing award 3 . . . Delegate to Spokane Press Convention 4, first-place editorial and second place news story . . . Alumni Association 4. Sponsored by Ward City, ABC Kiddies Shop The Snook Art Company, and D. J. Cole Company FRANK HAYES “I’ve Got Those Twentieth Century Blues” . . . “Especially when I think of how those Republicans run things,” mumbles Frank . . . He dreams of being a big game hunter in Africa, but can’t stand girls who act dumb at basketball games . . . Portrayed Judge Samuel in “The Curious Savage” 4 ... He is an authority on the faults of Republicans, and if you ever want to argue politics, Frank will be ready and willing anytime. JEANETTE DEVOIR “Ain’t We Got Fun” ... A fun-loving good sport whose ambition is to be a successful person . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Blessed Mother Committee 1 . . . Literary Club 2 . . . Caecilian Club 2 . . . Annual Staff 4 . . . Alumni Committee 4 . . . Jeanette had the most fun at the tournament in Butte last year . . . Her favorite sub- ject is typing, and basketball heads her sports list. CHARLOTTE DILLON “Don’t Fence Me In” . . . We really couldn’t fence this talented gal in, especially after viewing several performances of her acrobatic specialty numbers during the half times . . . Blessed Virgin Com- mittee 1 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Annual Staff 4 . . . Central Steppers 1, 2 . . . Presented the declamation, “The Yellow Wallpaper” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Student director for “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Caecilian Club 1, 2 . . . National Thespian Convention in Helena 4 . . . School Thespian 3, 4 . . . Blessed Virgin Mary in the Joyful Hour tableau 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4. JOAN ERAERTS “I dream of Joni With the Light Brown Hair” . . . and those beauti- ful brown eyes . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Vice president of the Biology Club 2 . . . Central Steppers 2, 3 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Some of her best times were spent twirling at the half times . . . Likes to read in her spare time ... At the present time she is look- ing forward to being a teacher. Sponsored by Burton’s Candy Store, Singer Sewing Center, Clark’s Food Markets, Saunders Cash-Way Lumber Company, and Seitz Machinery Company. ROXY HELFRICK “Does the Spearmint Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?” . . . Just ask Roxy if this question ever bothers you . . . We don’t guarantee that he’ll be able to answer you, but at least you’ll have the fun of talking to him . . . Library Club 4 . . . Thespian 4 . . . Had a mania for throwing cards around when he portrayed Hannibal in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Was the doctor of the Church in the Joyful Hour Tableau 4 . . . Played the part of Nome Carson in “Fog on the Valley” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4. MARY EMERY “Girl of My Dreams” . . . who cocks her head like a wise owl when asked a question . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Library Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . Little Flower CYC 1, 2, 3, 4; vice-president 4 . . . When she isn’t dreaming of traveling, you’ll find her reading a good book . . Tops on her sports list are roller skating and basketball . . . “You just wait,” is her by-word . . . Junior year was the best for Mary. JUNE ELERY “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” . . . This cookie is a real sport and full of fun too . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Com- mercial Club 4 . . . Library Club 1, 2, 3 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . For extra curricular activities the Alumni Organiza- tion and the sports section of the annual have kept her busy . . Likes to play records but is constantly provoked by a brother who teases . . . June plans to attend Eastern. Sponsored by C. J. Carroll Insurance, Billings Gazette, Freeman Baths, Holliday Furniture Company, and a Friend MARY ANNE FARLEY “It Might as Well be Spring” ... all year around for Mary Anne except when she wants to ice skate (her favorite sport) . . . Pep Club 3, 4; treasurer 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Glee Club 4 . . . Triple Trio 3, 4 . . . Holy Rosary CYC vice president 4 . . . Transferred from East Denver High School, Denver, Colorado, in her Junior year . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Glee Club is her favorite subject. ALICE KEHRWALD “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue” . . . and loads of fun . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2, 4 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . City Youth Council 3 . . . Delegate to Northwestern District Recreation Convention 3 . . . Co- chairman for annual circulation committee . . . Received scholastic awards in algebra 1 and religion 2 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4. DUKE HIMSL “With a Woop and a Holler and a Dime and a Dollar” . . . this sincere young man plans to be a petroleum engineer . . . Junior class president . . . Sophomore class vice president . . . Student Spiritual Council president 4 . . . Student Board Officer 3 . . . Basketball ‘B’ 2 . . . Football 1, 2, 4 . . . Track 1 . . . Lettermen Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Member of the Student Youth Council . . . Exchange Club Boy for October . . . American Legion Medal ... He likes to play basketball in his spare time . . . Plans to attend Butte School of Mines next year. MARY CATHERINE HOUSEMAN “Ma, He’s Makin’ Eyes at Me” . . . Well, can you blame him? . . . Vivacious leader of the flag corps and treasurer of the Central Steppers . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 4 . . . Biology Club secretary 2 . . . Caecilian Club 1, 2, . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Freshmen class secretary . . . Annual Staff 4 . . Apostolic and Literature Committees 1 . . . Blessed Virgin Committee 2 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . Acted as Nellie in the “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Doesn’t appreciate silly, giggling girls. MARY ELLEN GEIGER “Anywhere I Wander” . . . Wherever you find this happy gal, she’ll always be full of fun and sparkling charm . . . Central Steppers 3, . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . Biology Club secretary 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Blessed Virgin Committee 2 . . . Annual Staff 4 . . . She plans to attend Eastern next year . . . The tournament at Deer Lodge will be in her memories for a long time . . . Religion rates highest among her sub- jects. Sponsored by Farmers Union Grain and Supply, Treasure State Electric Company, Huebner’s Prescription Pharmacy, Thompson Yard, O. M. Wold Company JIM O'DONNELL “Hey Good Lookin’, What ’Cha Got Cookin’?” . . . when not busy at his favorite sport (basketball), Jim is likely to be found in the kitchen cooking or eating . . . Junior vice president . . . Senior class treasurer . . . Basketball ‘A’ 4, ‘B’ 1, 2 . . . All state basketball team 4 . . . Football 4 . . . Lettermen Club president 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . President of Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Invitation member of the North-South All-Star Team . . . Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Athletic Award . . . Prom King ... He dreams of being a millionaire. “Ah shucks!” is muttered by Jim when he is asked a difficult question. GAY GALLAGHER “All I Do Is Dream of You” . . . Dreaming of this blond blue-eyed gal would be an easy task . . . Cheerleader 3, 4 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Thespian 4 . . . Chairman of the Apostolic Committee 2 . . . Caecilian Club 2 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . American Legion Honorary Certificate . . . Gay had the most fun during her Senior year cheer- leading, especially at the tournaments. KAY GALLAGHER “It’s a Grand Night For Singing” . . . and dancing anytime so far as Kay is concerned . . . Central Steppers 2, 3 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4; sergeant of arms 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Office Staff 2, 3, 4 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Triple Trio 4 . . . Caecilian Club 2 . . . Portrayed Enid in “The Case of the Weird Sisters” . . . Chemistry takes first place among her subjects . . . “That’s for sure!” is pronounced firmly by Kay every now and then. ANNA LEE LARSEN Sponsored by Davey Motor Company and Turcotte Model Market, Columbus; Progressive Shoe Shop, W. H. “Red” Pemberton, and P. R. Nelson. “Way Down Yonder in the Cornfield” . . . That’s where you’ll find this gay lass, finding new jokes . . . Central Steppers 1, 2, 3, 4; vice- president 4 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 4 . . . Triple Trio 3, 4 . . . School Thespian 3, 4 . . . National Thespian 4 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Queen of Mardi Gras 3 . . . Queen of Little Flower Bazaar 2 . . . Enjoys writing letters and dancing in her spare time . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Little Flower CYC 1, 2, 3, 4; president 4 . . . Plans to attend Carroll and take up nursing. RODGER NICHOLS “Oh, Happy Day” . . . Most every day is an “oh happy one” with Rodger . . . He is a striving and diligent student . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Likes to listen to the radio in his spare time . . . The thing that peeves him most is to be out of paper . . . Future dream is to be a professional photographer . . . The surprise Christmas party given by the faculty was his most enjoyable time while at Central . . . May attend St. Paul’s or St. Thomas’s. COLLEEN HOUSEMAN “My Happiness” . . . lies in having a good time all the time . . . Central Steppers 2, 3 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4; secretary 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . Caecilian Club 1, 2 . . . Apostolic Com- mittee 1 . . . Blessed Mother Committee 2 . . . Co-chairman of the Junior-Senior prom 3 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Plans to attend Eastern next year. DARLENE McBRIDE “Good Morning to You” . . . “Miggs” enjoys singing this song any time of the day or night . . . Pep Club 2, 3 . . . Commercial Club treasurer 4 . . . Student Board Officer 2 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Homeroom representative 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Blessed Virgin Committee 2 . . . Darlene had the best time during her Junior year . . . Ask her what she did and the answer will always be the same, “Went to the Zoo.” ADOREEN McCORMICK “You’ve Got to Ac-Cent-Chu-Ate the Positive, Spread Joy up to the Maximum, Bring Gloom Down to the Minimum” ... to satisfy this happy gal . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Blessed Virgin Committee 2 . . . Stamp Queen 2 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Annual Staff 4 . . . Alumni Association 4 . . . Delegate to the Press Convention at Spokane 4; received awards for second and third place editorials and third place for a feature article . . . History is her favorite subject and she plans to major in it in college. Sponsored by Chas. W. MacCormick Ins. Agency, Lindamood Music Company, Billings Blue Print, Ray Moore Jeweler, Fox and Babcock Theaters JOE NORTH “Hey, Joe! Where’d Ya’ Get Those Winning Ways?” . . . Freshman class treasurer . . . Basketball'‘A’ 3, 4; ‘B’ 1, 2 . . . Football ‘A’ 1, 2, 4 . . . Lettermen Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Co-Chairman for the finance committee of the Annual . . . Pet peeve is empty gas tanks . . . Senior year was his best while at Central . . . Plans to attend Portland University . . . Honorable mention on all-state team. MARGARET MINER “Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue, Lips Like Cherry Wine” ... A perfect description for this charming gal . . . Commercial Club president 4 . . . Thespian 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Transferred from Hardin High School in her Junior year . . . She often replies to a question by saying “Who, me?” . . . Likes to read in her spare time. ROMA PFEIFFER “A Smile Will Go a Long Way” _ . . Roma has really proved this with her cheerful and friendly ways . . . Student Activities Council 1 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . City Youth Activity Board, vice-president 3; president 4 . . . Annual Staff 4 . . . Com- mercial Club 4 . . . Freshmen vice-president . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Appeared in “Joint Owners in Spain” 3 and “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Thespian 3, 4 . . . Portrayed Cathy McCullough in “Fog on the Valley” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention in Helena 4. ELVERA MEYER “Something Old, Something New” . . . Whether you’re old or new, young, gay or blue, “El” is always happy as a lark and a barrel of fun . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Dancing is a favorite pastime . . . Doesn’t like hamburgers unless they have plenty of mustard . . . Dreams of being a teacher and may start her career at Great Falls College next year. Sponsored by Midland Alleys, Noyes Grocery, North Star Body Shop, Dick’s Market, and Northwest Fixture Company SHIRLEY REATHER “Life is Just so Fine on the Sunny Side of the Street” . . . and she keeps everyone else “sunny” whenever she’s around ... Likes to learn new dance steps in her spare time . . . Commercial Club vice president 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Portrayed Charlotte in “The Case of the Weird Sisters” 3, and Florence in “The Curious Savage 4 . . . Presented the declamation, “The Button” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4. DICK HOFFER “How Ya’ Gonna’ Keep Him Down on the Ranch?” ... It won’t be hard to keep Dick down on a ranch because he has sighted either farming or art work for his future career . . . Likes to dance, work on cars, and draw . . . Basketball ‘A’ 3, 4; ‘B 1, 2 . . . Football 2 . . . Track 1, 2, 3 . . . Lettermen Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1 . . . Rambler Staff 4. CAROLYN RYAN “Carolina Moon” . . . She shines her way to the top in all things . . . Central Steppers 4 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club 2 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Glee Club 2, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Latin Scholastic award 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . She is looking forward to getting a good job . . . Favorite subject is typing . . . Best times at Central were going to football games on the bus. PEGGY REEVES “Peg O’ My Heart” . . . Lively gal who likes to listen to records and have a good time all of the time . . . Came to Central from Butte High School, Butte, Montana, the second semester of her Senior year . . . People who don’t speak annoy her . . . She has dreams of attending Gonzaga University next year. PHILLIP SCHAFF “Tain’t What You Do, It’s the Way That You Do It” . . . and Phil really knows how to get things done ... He is noted for his dependa- bility and his genius at drawing . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 ... He dreams of being a designer and drawing takes up the major part of his spare time . . . Montana National Bank Art Award . . . American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Contest, third place . . . Phil’s favor- ite subject is drafting. PAT SMITH “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” ... or anywhere you chance to meet Pat you’ll find her both imaginative and gay . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Central Steppers 2, 3 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Triple Trio 3, 4 . . . National Thespian 3 . . . Portrayed Mattie in “The Case of the Weird Sisters” 3 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Every now and then, “Glurble flurtz!” pops out of Pat’s mouth . . . Plans to attend the University of Arizona. ELCEY STRAND “With a Song in My Heart” . . . Bubbling with enthusiasm, and sparkling eyes that seem to talk . . . Central Steppers 2 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Triple Trio 3, 4 . . . National Thespian 3, 4 . . . Portrayed Bessie in “The Case of the Weird Sisters” 3 . . . School Thespian 3, 4 . . . Acted as Phoebe in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Presented the declamation “Edith Economizes” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention at Helena 4 . . . Her best time while at Central was the surprise Christmas party given by the faculty . . . Her favorite subject is dramatics. “Sweet and Lovely” . . . with a big smile for everyone . . . Senior class vice president . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Library Club 4 . . . Student Spiritual Council 4 . . . Little Flower CYC 1, 2, 3 . . . President of the Lady of Guadalupe CYC 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . She is an ardent basketball fan and likes to listen to the radio in her spare time . . . Enjoys religion class most . . . Plans to attend BBC or Eastern next year. Sponsored by The Old Clock Shop, Belknap Grill, and McIntosh Furniture and Hardware Store. GLORIA SORIA TOM SCHWARTZ “In His Merry Oldsmobile” ... He glided his way through his four years of high school . . . Home room representative 3 . . . Student Activities Council 3 . . . Glee Club 2 . . . Basketball ‘B’ 1, 2 . . . Football 2 . . . Track 1 . . . Lettermen Club 4 ... An ever recurring piece of his conversation is, “I figured as much” . . . Plans to attend Carroll College. DEANNA THOMAS “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ”... Lovely blond with an always loyal spirit . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Biology Club vice-president 2 . . . Mission Committee 2 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 4 . . . Triple Trio 3, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 ... If you want to get on her good side, don’t gripe . . . Best time had while at Central was the Junior- Senior prom . . . Plans to attend Eastern next year. JANICE TRYTHALL “Down the River of Golden Dreams” . . . accompanied by this peppy gal would be a real treat . . . Central Steppers 2, 3, 4 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Journalism 3, 4 . . . Commercial Club secretary 4 . . . Glee Club 1, 2 . . . Caecilian Club 1, 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . Literature Committee 2 . . . Award for the highest scholastic average 1 . . . Latin award 1 . . . Annual Staff 4 . . . NSPA first place news story award 4 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Nosey people annoy her . . . Journalism is her favorite subject. Sponsored by Billings Lumber Company, Walter B. Coon Studio, Westwood Maytag Shop, Montana-Dakota Utilities Company, and Rays Cafe in Hardin. ROBERT SCHWEHR “Meanderin’ ”... Bob is a conscientious scholar who dreams of meanderin’ up to the moon at some future date . . . Freshmen class president . . . Intramural basketball 2 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Glee Club 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . You might find Bob reading or calculating some chemistry formulations in his spare time . . . Plans to continue his education at Carroll or the Butte School of Mines. LAWRENCE TREIBER “Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think” . . . Enjoys life and having friends ... A real gentleman and scholar too . . . Boys’ State Delegate . . . Exchange Club Boy for the month of March . . . Member of the first shop class . . . Intramural basketball 1, 2, 3 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Bausch and Lomb Science Award 4 . . . Lawrence has his eye on the Butte School of Mines to continue his education. SHARON VICINUS “Oh Wheel of Fortune” . . . What do you hold in store for this sparkling personality? . . . Central Steppers 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Pep Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Glee Club 2, 4 . . . Thespian 3, 4; president 4 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . Apostolic Committee 1 . . . Blessed Mother Com- mittee 2 . . . Played the title role in “Joint Owners in Spain” 3 . . . Portrayed Mrs. Savage in “The Curious Savage” 4 . . . Presented the declamation, “Sorry Wrong Number” at the Carroll Speech Meet 4 . . . Attended the National Thespian Convention in Helena 4. MIKE SIKORSKI “Home, Home, on the Range” . . . Where the Ford and the Cadillac play . . . That’s Mike’s future dream ... He transferred from Josephinum College in Worthington, Ohio, and spent his last year at Central . . . Student Spiritual treasurer . . . Baseball is his favorite in the sports field . . . Plans to attend Carroll College next year . . . Journalism 4 . . . Annual Staff 4. LORETTA VISSER “Zing, Zing, Zing, a Little Zong With Me” . . . Just any song, jazzy or sentimental will suit this blue-eyed blond . . . Pep Club 2 . . . Biology Club 2 . . . Apostolic Committee 1, 2 . . . Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Commercial Club 4 . . . Dramatics 3 . . . Enjoys dancing or singing in her spare time . . . Ice skating and skiing head her sports list ... Ad committee for Rambler. Sponsored by Billings Sash and Door, Gordon Ray Furrier, Billings Monument Co., Nelson Music House, Peterson Typewriter. ANNABELLE WAGNER “When Day Is Done” . . . Annabelle will be relaxing after a full day of secretarial work . . . She enjoyed Algebra most during her four years of high school . . . Commercial Club Historian 4 . . . Pep Club 4 . . . Glee Club 4 . . . Joyful Hour 4 . . . “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Holy Rosary CYC 4 . . . She likes agreeable people . . . Came to Central in her Junior year from St. Mary’s Central High in Bismarck, North Dakota. DAVID WALTER “Leave Me With a Smile” . . . Smiling just comes natural with David . Sophomore class treasurer . . . Home room representative 1, 4 . . . Student Board Officer 4 . . . Track 1, 2 . . . Football 3, 4 . . . Secretary-treasurer of the Lettermen Club 4 . . . Thespian 4 . . . Acted as Casey in the “Gay Nineties” 4 . . . Sleeping occupies his spare time ... He is a real scholar in Latin, his favorite subject. MARILYN WEBSTER “Have You Heard” . . . about a real friendly and hard working girl in the class of ’54? . . . She was transferred from Senior High School in her Junior year . . . Thespian 4 . . . Enjoys music for a pastime, and becomes irritated at dry fountain pens . . . Has dreams of be- coming a lab technician and may attend the University of Kansas to begin this career . . . The surprise Christmas party given by the faculty was her best time at Central. ... a time, to (zs-Efi, and a time, to (ju Ltd... Mother of Good Counsel, Guide us, that as we grow in years We may grow also in His Knowledge of Truth, His Grace of Goodness, His Way of Wisdom. JOAN BERMES DAVE BIELEFELD JO ANN BIRGENHEIER MARLENE BOHL ROSA BRINKEL BOB BROGAN TOM BROWN TERRY CLINE BUB CREMER ARNOLD DEICHL BOB EHLI HELEN ERAERTS PAT FOOTE BOB FORSTER BILL FOWLKES EDWARD FRANK ARNOLD GLATT NANCY GOHN JOAN HARLAN DONNA HOFFERBER CAROL JOHNSRUD BARBARA JONES JIM JONES MARY ANN KAREL BERNARD KEHRWALD DONNA KELSCH VERNON KESSEL GERRY KOSEL LANITA KRAUS COLLEEN LIND PATSY LIVENfiOOD BRUCE MacINTYRE FLORENCE McQUILLAN SUSAN MALONEY BILL MANOLOVITS LOYOLA MEYER TOM MOFFET CAROL MULLOWNEY DAVE NELSON MARY NOVASIO MARY JO REYNOLDS DONNA RICHTER MARY RYAN ANNE SAXON LARRY SCHAFF NANCY TRYON BARBARA TURCO HELEN VANCE ANNE WIRCH m Directing the juniors in their new role as upper-classmen were Pat Robinson, secretary; Paul Hanser, treasurer; Larry Thomson, presi- dent; and Nora Mullowney, vice-president. I epneAe4ilcUiueA. The junior homeroom representatives were Jerry Hummel, Regina Costello, Tom McIntosh, and Gene Kirwin. O iceM Leading the sophomores through this school year were Mary Gappa, vice-president; Barbara Holland, secretary; Ed Geraghty, treasurer; and Walt Zahn, president. Sophomore representatives pass their approval on the plans for Central’s new wing. Left to right are: Dean Aanes, Marilyn Schwalger, Jerry Porter, Diane Novasio, Bernard Topash, and Carolyn O’Donnell. SapJt Hixvi i DEAN AANES FRANK ACHTEN THOMAS ADLER JERRY ANDERSON GEORGE BACH JOHN BACH JANICE BADURA RICHARD BARTH PATRICIA BIBEAU BETTE LYNN BLUME GERALDINE BOHL JOHN BRENNER BILL BROWN DIANE BROWN DOROTHY BROWN JIM BROWN ROBERTA BUXTON PAT CAMPBELL BARBARA CARPENTER JAMES COSTELLO DAN DEGENHART ELEANOR DEICHL GENE DELMORE PAT DEVLIN MARY GAPPA ED GERAGHTY RITA GEORGE MARILYN GRAY LOUIS HABLAS BOB HANLY JOHN HARRINGTON ROGER HAYES KENNETH HAYNES DAN HEIDECKER CHARLENE HEIN WILLIAM HENNEBERRY BERNARD HIMSL ELAINE HOFFERBER BARBARA HOLLAND WALTER HORNING BEATRICE HUMMEL ROBERTA JONES JOHN KELLY JOANNE KENNEDY JOAN KENNEY LARRY KOLMAN DOROTHY KUZARA MARY KUZARA TED LECHNER CAROLE LONG JOHN LYNCH SHANNON MACIOROSKI MARGARET McCRACKEN JOHN McNEW WAYNE MINSHALL KATHRYN MORIARTY MARY BETH NORTHRIDGE DIANE NOVASIO JOHN NOVASIO TIM O’CONNOR CAROLYN O’DONNELL WILLIAM PARKER JAMES PAUL BARBARA PEDERSON DONNA PELTIER JERRY PORTER KATHERINE ANN PURCELL PATRICIA QUINLIVAN JOYCE QUINLIVAN RONNY REATHER CAROL ANN REYNOLDS VIRGINIA SAMUELSON DONNA MARIE SATHER LEO SCHAFF MARILYN SCHWALGER MARILYN SHEARD RITA SMITH JAMES STANGBY ARTHUR STERLING JOHN STRAIGHT TERESA STUDER TIM SULLIVAN AILEEN SWAIN JERRY TARMANN BERNARD TOPASH CAROLINE WEBSTER DONALD WETSCH RICHARD WHITMORE THOMAS ZIERTEN WALTER ZAHN onsored by the Sophomore Class DUANE ALTMAIER MARY MARGARET ASTLE NICK BIRRER CAROL ANN BROWN JAMES BROWN SUZANNE BROWN BEVERLY BRUCKER JAMES BRUDER SALLY BURGHARDT CLEO CARDINAL ANTONIA CAUDILLO KAY DELMORE PAT ELLESCH MARGARET EMERY LARRY ERICKSON JAMES FITZGERALD JAMES FORSTER PAT FOWLKES SHARON GALLAGHER JENNIE GALVAN JAMES GARVEY ROBERT GLASGOW PHILIP GOHN DARLENE GUNDLACH ANDREA GUY JIM HAMERS SUSAN HAMILTON FRANK HANLY JANET HARLAN AGNES HEACOCK EDGAR HEACOCK RAY HILARIO BARBARA HORNING JUDY HOUSEMAN MIKE JACOBS ALFRED JOHNSON ■ MIKE KEATING PAT KEATING DONALD KESSLER MERLIN KIPP GENE KOLSTAD BILL LEARY BILL KUCHAN HELEN KUCHERA MARGARET LUTGEN JANET MATHERN ROBERT McCAFFERY MIRIAM McCRACKEN CAROLEE McCORMICK PAT McGEE diane McQuillan MICHAEL MORIARITY JERRY MUELLER MIKE MULLOWNEY MARY PAT MURRY JIM NEAL MARY NELSON WAYNE NELSON CHARLES NETTERBURG DAN ORSER ROSEMARIE NICHOLS PAT O’CONNOR PAT O’LEARY BLANCHE POLESKY SHARON POPOVICH JACQUELINE QUINLIVAN PATSY REYMER BYRON REDLER JACK RICHTER VIOLET ROLL JOSE ROMERO BOB RONSHAUGEN MARCIA RUEGAMER MARY SCHIENO ANDY SEITZ DIANA SERVANT TOM STUDER PAT SULLIVAN MARY ROSE TENGE FRED TARMANN HELEN THOTUS TOM VANCE ROSEMARIE VAN ELSEN LUCILLE WAGNER LARRY WALSH SANDRA WILSON JANE WISOKI MARGARET WHOOLEY LA DONNA ZIEMAN SUE WHITMORE O iceM Guiding the freshmen through their first year at Central were: Marilou Cline, secretary; Mary Frances Palmersheim, president; Teddy Turco, vice-president; and Dick Hanson, treasurer. RepAeA datiueA Student Spiritual and Student Council Representatives were: Teddy Turco, Mim McCracken, Agnes Heacock, Blanche Polesky, LaDonna Zieman, Karen Lynch, and Mary June Hamilton. rr a time to k eh silence, and a timz to ifiza z . . ’ Seat of Wisdom, Help us to learn, Yet more. Help us to live The truth we learn On the Road of the Cross. The junior Religion class studies the progress of Christianity under the guidance of Sister Maurita. Sponsored by Smith Funeral Home Sister Mary Emile Students in Sister Margaret Marie’s junior Englis class portray characters from “Macbeth” in thei study of Shakespeare. “El camino a las lenquas’ Prospective secretaries from Sister Francis Borgia’s Shorthand I class examine winning shorthand newspapers. Future Einsteins test for acids and bases in Sister Mary Kathleen s chem class. Frog legs? Sister Margaret Dolores directs dissecting of frogs. Cubs look over page plans for their first issue the Rim Rocket How do you fill out an income tax form? Just ask the future taxpayers from Sister Ann Teresa’s government class. ■ Junior-Senior boys’ drafting class under Mr. Regan’s supervision work with pencil, paper, and “T” square. With compasses poised, Sister Maureen’s geometry class prepares to bisect angles and construct perpendiculars. L A T N Sponsored by Wells Construction Company “Vincamus dum in Deo Confidimus.” Sister Mary Leonilla’s Latin I class uses timely slogan. Busy hands in a creative mood . . . Sister Margaret Dolores CHRISTIAN What’s for breakfast? cViAtirc f rpchmPn « 11 1 Sister Mary Kathleen proper foods for a Finishing touches are added to art work by freshmen girls in Sister Margaret Dolores’ art class. a time, to wes-fi, and a tuns, to Laucjfi . . . Cause of our joy, When Faith Battles the bitterness Of loss and sorrow, let us remember His smile Through the Blood of Love. “No one ever says he loves me!” Phoebe-Elcey Strand Clutching tightly her precious teddy bear, Mrs. Savage—Sharon Vicinus, sits with her friend Mrs. Paddy—Pat Coakley, and the nurse Miss Willie—Roma Pfeiffer. “Say hello to them, John Thomas.- Florence—Shirler Reather GusUoul Sauacje Comforting Mrs. Paddy—Pat Coakley, is Dr. Emmett—Charles Content. Watching are Hannibal— Rcxy Helfrick. Jeffrey—Frank Barth. Florence—Shirley Reather. Phoebe—Elcey Strand, Mrs. Savage —Sharon Vicinus, Titus—Leonard Becker, Samuel—Frank Hayes. Miss Willie—Roma Pfeiffer, and Lily Belle—Susan Burroughs. “Samuel, Titus, take me home at once!” Samuel—Frank Hayes, Lily Belle — Susan Burroughs, Titus—Leonard Becker Much pounding, sawing, and measuring takes place when Terry Cline, Bernard Kehrwald. Dave Biele- feld, Vernon Kessel, Bob Dewell, Instructor, and Bill Fowlkes prepare the set for “The Curious Savage. ’ “Listen, and I’ll play the Fligifl of the Bumble-Bee for yew Hannibal—Roxy Helfrick packed and anxious to leave for Helena are Thespians Dave Bielefeld, Charlotte Dillon, Leo Becker, Frank Barth, Susan Burroughs, Chuck Content. Liz Astle, Sharon Vicinus, Anna Lee Larsen, Elcey Strand, and Mrs. Leonard Becker, chaperone. Senior Thespians representing many walks of life gather around Duke Himsl after the Senior Voca- tional Skit. They are June Elery, Margaret Miner, Pat Craighill, Leo Becker, Roxy Helfrick, Joe North, Phil Schaff, Gay Gallagher, Anna Lee Larsen, and Ray Birgenheier. Rehearsing a scene of “The Storm'' are juniors Barbara Jones. Regina Costello, Bill Fowlkes, Bernard Kehrwald, and Joan Bermes. Student Director Susan Maloney offers suggestions to Mary Ann Karel, Florence McQuillan, and Terry Cline concerning their production of “The Sisters McIntosh.” “The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple —Mary and Joseph—Charlotte Dillon and Bill Fowlkes—discover Jesus— Walt Zahn—teaching the doctors—Terry Cline, Roxy Helfrick, and Bernard Kehrwald. The Glee Club choir begs Mary’s intercession with “Salve Mater in the finale of the “Joyful Hour. g r ft no r rr o Students who participated in the Montana State Solo and Ensemble Festival are, from left to right, Elaine Iloffer- ber, Deanna Thomas, Carolyn O’Donnell, Mary Anne Farley, Mary Beth Northridge, Mary Jo Reynolds, Joan Har- lan, Leo Becker, Dean Aanes, Gerry Kosel, Dave Walter, Vernon Kessel, Larry Schaff, Louis Hablas, and accom- panist Carol Ann Reynolds. SpAituj, PlumtoMf. Looking “A Little Bit Old Fash- ioned,” senior girls model their gay ’JO bonnets. ram ting D«i� ,,ripe py the sea. By the sea . . Rita piriith and Mary Beth Northridge (ehearse a song for “Spring Hiantasy.” Freshmen girls await a ride in the “Merry Oldsmobile.” “Are You From Dixie?” Pa Smith asks Chuck Content. “Who me?” “Come on, Casey—knock it a mile!” Vernon Kessel winds up during the baseball game. Sponsored by Goodies Quality Spud Chips Mighty Good Meadow Gold Mildred-Hazel Shop Pierce Flooring Store “Meet Me in St. Louie . . . ” requests the Triple Trio during the Spring Phantasy. Out for a spin in the “Merry Oldsmobile” are Casey — David Walter and Nellie — Mary Catherine Houseman. Casey swings his girl Nellie in the merry month of May. P u a a t a I Spring Phantasy Finale a time, to work, and a time to dance n Mother most pure, “Under thy protection . . Let talents-God-given, unearthed, hoarded— Be perfected unto His glory And the fullness of our joy. Let us not go Where Purity may not enter. Members of Student Board present the problems and wishes of the students to the faculty during their meet- ings. Student Board members pictures are: Diane Novasio, Barbara Holland, Walter Zahn, Dean Aanes, Marilou Cline, La Donna Zieman, Pat Robinson, Ed Geraghty, Dick Hansen, Gene Kirwin, Paul Hanser, Dave Walter, Jerry Porter, Regina Costello, Mary June Hamilton, Sister Mary Pauline, Student Board advisor: Karen Lynch, Rita Depner. Around desk are: Larry Thomson, Jim O’Donnell, Chuck Content, and Liz Astle, officers. Student Board officers pose out- side school. Chuck Content, presi- dent; Liz Astle, secretary; Larry Thomson, treasurer; and Jim O’Donnell, vice-president. “O Hail Holy Queen,” Student Spiritual Council members recite rosary during noon hour before shrine of Our Blessed Mother. Front row: Mary Gappa, Mim McCracken, Blanche Polesky, Agnes Heacock, Ted Turco, Jerry Hummel, and Duke Himsl. Back row: Roberta Jones, Marilyn Schwalger, Gloria Soria, Nora Mullowney, Jim O’Donnell, Bernard Topash, Mike Sikorski, Sister Francis Borgia, faculty advisor, and Tom McIntosh. Student Spiritual Council officers are: Mike Sikorski, treasurer; Jerry Hummel, secretary; Tom McIntosh, vice-president; and Duke Himsl, president. Sponsored by Stroup Hardware Co. Ready, set, go! Members of the Commercial Club are off to a good start on their ten minute tests. Pictured are: Mary Ellen Geiger, Deanna Thomas, Gay Gallagher, Alice Kehrwald, Mary Ann Burgess, Pat Coakley, June Elery, Verena Borer, Adoreen McCormick, Joni Eraerts, Mary Catherine Houseman, Darlene McBride, Shirley Reather, and Susan Burroughs. Roma Pfeiffer, Annabelle Wagner, Colleen Houseman, and Bev Birrer watch Loretta Visser work at the dictaphone. Sponsored by Billings Business College Future secretaries busy at work in the office are Jeanette Devoir, Susan Burroughs, Janice Trythall, Joni Eraerts, Bev Birrer, Charlotte Dillon, and Mary Catherine Houseman. Viewing the typing bulletin board are Maxine Daylong, Pat Smith, Carolyn Ryan, Elvera Meyers, and Pat Brown. “Is it ready to go down to press yet?” Rim Rocket Staff Members meet to get paper ready for the press. Pictured are: Janice Trythall, Adoreen McCormick, Liz Astle, Rita Depner, Verena Borer, June Elery, Margaret Miner, Mary Ann Farley, Jeanette Devoir, Susan Burroughs, and Mike Sikorski. “We’ve Got The Best! Proud owners of those coveted “C’s” have organized for the first time under the sponsorship of Coach George Ryan as the Lettermen Club. Lettermen are: Tim Sullivan, Duke Himsl, Tom Schwartz, Vern Kessel, Jerry Porter, Pat Campbell, Jerry Hummel, Joe North, Leo Becker, Frank Barth, Jim Neal, Gene Delmore, Ed Geraghty, Dave Nelson, Bernard Kehrwald, Tom’ Adler, Ted Lechner, Gerry Kosel, Jim O’Donnell, Dave Bielefeld Larry Thomson, Paul Hanser, Jim Jones, Dick Hoffer, Tom McIntosh, Dave Walter, and Chuck Content. CENTRAL PEP CLUB members form “C” for Central on bleachers. Pictured are: Nancy Tryon, Carolyn Ryan, Joni Eraerts, Mary Ellen Geiger, Janice Trythall, Colleen Houseman, Mary Catherine Houseman, Mary Ann Karel, Kay Gallagher, Joyce Quinlivan, Gerry Bohl, Lanita Kraus, Elaine Hofferber, Florence McQuillan, Betty Lynn Blume, Nora Mullowney, Barbara Carpenter, Charlene Hein, Roberta Buxton, Pat Bibeau, Marilyn Schwalger, Dorothy Kuzara, Donna Sather, Mary Gappa, Virginia Samuelson, Joan Kenny, Beatrice Hummel, and Barbara Pederson. Forming an “H” to root for their Alma Mater are: Susan Burroughs, Anna Lee Larsen, Sharon Vicinus, Carol Mullowney, Mary Anne Farley, Regina Costello, Deanna Thomas, Annabel Wagner, Alice Kehrwald, Pat Craighill, Mary Ann Burgess, Carolyn Webster, Rita Depner, Aileen Swain, Barbara Holland, Pat Coakley, Adoreen Mc- Cormick, Verena Borer, Jeanette Devoir, Charlotte Dillon, Liz Astle, Gloria Soria, Mary Emery, Carolyn O’Donnell, Mary Beth Northridge, Marilyn Sheard, Roberta Jones, Bev Birrer, June Elery, and cheerleaders Pat Robinson, Roma Pfeiffer, and Gay Gallagher. Making an “S for school are Pep Club members: Nancy Gohn, Marilyn Webster, Pat Brown, Helen Vance, Carol Johnsrud, Pat Foote, Susan Maloney, Anne Saxon, Mary Kuzara, Mary Frances Palmersheim, Marilyn Gray, Marg McCracken, Helen Eraerts, Colleen Lind, Mary Jo Reynolds, Joan Harlan, Anne Wirch, Donna Kelsch, Joan Bermes, Barbara Turco, Jo Ann Birgenheier, and Mary Helen Ryan. Sponsored by Central Pep Club Sailors in “Ships Ahoy” left to right are: Barbara Carpenter, Barbara Pederson, Janice Trythall, Joni Eraerts, leader, Mary Catherine Houseman; Nancy Try on, Lanita Kraus, Carol Long, Charlene Hein, Pat Smith, Mary Ann Karel, Mary Ellen Geiger, Kay Gallagher, Carolyn Ryan, Florence McQuillan, Nora Mullowney, and Colleen Houseman. Adding life to Pep assemblies and games along with various musical programs are Central’s “Musical Dreams.” Front row: Walter Horning, Kenny Haynes, Ray Hilario, Dean Aanes, Charles Netterburg, Bernard Topash, Art Sterling, Bob Forster, and Ted Turco. Second row: Lawrence Schaff, Bill Fowlkes, James Paul, Dick Whitmore, Jim Jones, Mary Gappa, Mary Helen Ryan, Larry Kolman, Pat Devlin, Marcia Ruegamer, Rosa Brinkle, Helen Kuchera, Donna Kelsch and Blanche Polesky. Third row: Sister Dominic, Music Instructor; Gene Kolstad, Anne Saxon, and Tom Adler. “Here comes Santa right down Central Lane” along with her raggedy doll Charlotte Dillon, and her helpers, Susan Burroughs, leader; Barbara Holland, Aileen Swain, Carolyn Webster, Regina Costello, Maxine Daylong, Sharon Vicinus, Mary Rose Tenge, Diane McQuillan, Carolyn O’Donnell, Carol Mullowney, Roberta Jones, Marilyn Sheard, and Mary Beth Northridge. Santa Claus is Anna Lee Larsen. “Curtain call, curtain call.” Central’s Thespians are ready to supply talent for Pep assemblies, drama festivals, or the annual play at all times. Both local and national Thespians pose for the picture. Front row: Charlotte Dillon, Chuck Content, Anna Lee Larsen, Pat Coakley, Susan Burroughs, Sharon Vicinus, president; Roma Pfeiffer, secretary; Pat Smith, Elcey Strand, Liz Astle, Regina Costello, treasurer, and Carol Mullowney, vice-president. Second row: Gay Gallagher, June Elery, Pat Craighill, Colleen Lind, Dave Walter, Rita Depner, Vern Kessel, Margaret Miner, Frank Barth, Mary Ann Burgess, Florence McQuillan, Leo Becker, Ann Saxon, Pat Robinson, Dave Bielefeld, Mary Ann Karel, Frank Hayes, Nancy Gohn, Carol Johnsrud, Larry Thomson, Marlene Bohl, and Lawrence Schaff. “There’s music in the air” when these Central songsters perform. Members of the Glee Club are: Front row: Frank Hayes, Tom Moffet, Pat Sullivan, Bob Ronshaugen, Robert Schwehr, Joyce Quinlivan, Barbara Jones, Joni Eraerts, Alice Kehrwald, Jo Ann Kennedy, Pat Devlin, Leo Schaff, Jim Costello, Tom Vance, Arnold Glatt, Jerry Kosel. Second row: Dave Walter, Pat Campbell, Walter Horning, Vern Kessel, Loyola Meyer, Charlene Hein, Maxine Daylong, Annabel Wagner, Mary Catherine Houseman, Leo Becker, Chuck Content, Ted Lechner, James Bruder, Nick Birrer. Third row: Regina Costello, Pat Coakley, Darlene McBride, Bev Birrer, Carolyn Ryan. Fourth row: Pat Smith, Elcey Strand, Pat Craighill, Deanna Thomas, Charlotte Dillon. Fifth row: Loretta Visser, Anna Lee Larsen, and Mary Ann Burgess. Father James Van Hoomesen closes 1953-1954 retreat with Benedic- tion. Three days of each school year are set aside for silence and prayer. D E D I C A I I 0 N Senior Class officers flank the new Christmas Crib, made by the shop class, as Father Powers dedicates it. Parent’s Night—“A” squad parents receive corsages and cigars during the Forsyth game. Will it ever be finished? Seniors embark on Marian year pilgrimage. Ships Ahoy! Members of the Library Club gather in reference room. Stardusters win Talent Contest. At your service! Senior girls fix Christmas boxes. The Student Body cheers the team off. Sophomores conduct Pep Assembly before a basketball game. It was quite a surprise! Book Review Contest sponsored Student Spiritual Council. by the Sponsored by Aileen’s College Shop Beatrice Foods Bob’s Sporting Goods Doyle’s Ladies Apparel Gainan’s Floral Shop “O Mary, We Crown Thee With Blossoms Today . . Sharon Vicinus places crown on Blessed Mother as her attendants, Adoreen McCormick, Dick Ryan, Marcia McCormick, Kevin Costello, and Maxine Daylong, look on at the annual May Crowning. A living rosary preceeded the crowning in honor of Our Mother during her Marian year. Junior class officers, Nora Mullowney and Larry Thomson, crown Jim O’Donnell and Liz Astle King and Queen of the annual Junior-Senior prom. The “Strangers in Paradise” danced to Pete Vance’s Band. Virgin most powerful, Remember the day Jesus played A game of Love and lost . . . Yet won for us? Help us to win life for Him. JIM O’DONNELL End DUKE HIMSL Guard FRANK BARTH Center GEORGE RYAN Coach DAVE WALTER Co-Captain, Guard LEO BECKER Tackle JOE MEGLEN and BILL NYMAN LARRY THOMSON Co-Captain, Tailback JERRY KOSEL Manager VERN KESSEL Quarterback JERRY HUMMEL Fullback PAT CAMPBELL Halfback JIM JONES Fullback PAUL HANSER Guard DAVE BIELEFELD Guard ED GERAGHTY End TED LECHNER End TIM SULLIVAN Quarterback JIM STANGBY Center JERRY PORTER Fullback Gay Gallagher “Fight team fight” Captains shake hands before Laurel game Brogan and Cramer jump in Forsyth game Sponsored by Everett North Pat Robinson Roma Pfeiffer Opening jump in Great Falls tilt O + Marilyn Gray Warm up before Forsyth game Bette Biume Mary Frances Palmershe Sponsored by stockman Cafe Gerry Bohl Scores of Games Hardin 42 Central 43 Cody 44 Central 57 Laurel 39 Central 51 Harlow 44 Central 67 Cody 48 Central 68 Roundup 55 Central 43 Wolf Point 51 Central 65 Worden 40 Central 56 Columbus 55 Central 78 Red Lodge 34 Central 55 Big Timber 54 Central 53 MES EDWARD THELEN F Central’s “B” Squad. Left to right, first row: Pat Keating, Jack Kelly, Jim Brown, John Straight, Mike Mullowney, Jim Costello, Art Sterling, Bernie Himsl, and John Harrington. Second row: Coach Ryan, Jim Bruder, Tom Adler, Larry Walsh, Bruce MacIntyre, Jerry Anderson, Jim Neal, Ted Lech- ner, Larry Kolman, and Manager Bernard Topash. TOM McINTOSH Forward, Co-Captain BOB EHLI Guard VERN KESSEL Forward JERRY HUMMEL Forward Scores of Games Harlow 47 Central 62 Laurel 57 Central 59 Roundup 57 Central 68 Columbus 58 Central 68 Forsyth 47 Central 73 Red Lodge 41 Central 54 Big Timber 42 Central 65 Hardin 50 Central 59 Worden 61 Central 72 Forsyth 53 Central 67 Great Falls Central 57 Central 53 Central’s first six were given All-state rating. Left to right: Jim O’Donnell, Jerry Hummel, Chuck Content, Tom McIntosh, Larry Thomson, and Joe North. BOB BROGAN Forward GEORGE RYAN Coach JIM O’DONNELL Center, Co-Captain “We made it Is it a score? You bet your life we won! Go, Rams, Go Jim O’Donnell presents trophy to Father Powers under the watchful eyes of our Lady of Victory The Ram baseball squad—Jack Kelly, John Brenner, Bernie Himsl, Mike Sikorski, Larry Kolman, Tom Adler, Tom Zierten, Frank Hayes, John Harrington, Ray Hilario, Ron Reather, and John Novasio. mrnL4 i fV0' V vs ° s' Bernie Kehrwald takes low hurdles during practice. Sponsored by Western Insurance, Sweetheart Candy Bakery, Stewart’s Cleaners, Reporter Printing Supply Co. Pafaom Dr. and Mrs. Robert Soltero Mrs. J. E. Strand Duke Himsl Dr. Frederic Marks Dr. and Mrs. L. Clayton Allard Mr. and Mrs. James Whooley Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Dodge Mr. Joe Ruden Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Blake Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Dernback Mr. and Mrs. James Felt Dr. and Mrs. John Hammerel Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Halsey R. Brant Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Depner Mrs. Clara C. Himsl Mr. and Mrs. Leo Becker Riley and Peggy Daylong Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Barth Miss Genevieve Visser The Allard Clinic Kenneth Boyce Repair Shop Dr. L. A. Crew Jack Rose Baker Electric (Columbus) Thompson Yards (Columbus) Walter Doe Mrs. Tim Mullowney Mr. J. E. Tenge Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Palmershiem Mr. J. M. Hamilton Mrs. J. M. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. William Vicinus Mrs. Louis Sasich Mrs. M. N. Trythall Joseph J. Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vincelette Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pfeiffer Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Thomas John McPhee Broadwater Grocery Ruden’s Food Shop Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Tryon Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mullowney Rosa Gotken Ben Brinkel John Brinkel W. C. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holzer Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Zierten Tim Mullowney Mr. and Mrs. George M. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bielefeld Mr. and Mrs. Frank Costello Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Geraghty Midland Drug Company PALACE BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP 2817% 2nd Ave. N. Where Centralites Gel A Jim-Dandy Haircut PICTURED—JIM FARLEY BRUCE COOK TRANSFER 5- STORAGE CO. Exclusive Agent AERO-MAYFLOWER TRANSIT CO. 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BILLINGS, MONTANA Mac's CCNCCC For the Best Service in Town It's Mac's Conoco. COMPLIMENTS OF BILLINGS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASS N. Archie Cochrane Motors Billings Motor Company Empire Motors, Inc. R. B. Fraser, Inc. Lew Chevrolet Company MacIntyre Motor Company McBee Motors, Inc. Mulvaney Motor Company Peckham’s Nash Company George R. Pierce Co. Rimrock Motors, Inc. Rowan Motor Company Ryan Oldsmobile, Inc. Yellowstone Motor Sales HOME LOANS - - - INSURED SAVINGS SECURITY BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION Across from Court House Billings, Montana youth Weak Oj UUali Participants in “City Teen-age Week” were, left to right, front row: Roma Pfeiffer, Gay Gallagher, Diana Novasio Agnes Heacock, Mary June Hamilton, Mary Frances Palmershiem, Miriam McCracken, Karen Lynch, Regina Costello, Gloria Soria, Rita Depner, Nora Mullowney, Marilou Cline, Blanche Polesky, Marilyn Schwalger, Mary Gappa, Liz Astle, Carolyn O’Donnell, Pat Robinson, LaDonna Zieman, and Teddy Turco. Back row Don Kessler Ed Geraghty, Larry Thomson, Paul Hanser, Tom McIntosh, Jerry Hummel, Duke Himsl, Chuck Content Jim O’Donnell, Dave Walter, Joe North, Dean Aanes, Jerry Porter, Wayne Minshall, Mike Sikorski, Bernard Tcmash and Walt Zahn. ’ Conqratulat ions STUDENTS OF CENTRAL HIGH Upon Completing Another Important School Year THE RAMBLER was produced in our plant Western Litho-Print, Inc. Lithographers — Printers — Publishers Phone 3-3103 15 N. 27th Billings WESTERN LITHO PRINT, INC., BILLINGS, MONT. 82